Mike Palecek

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2000
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Palecek67,593
Opponents164,159
1
Elections run

Mike Palecek, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Tom Latham, receiving 67,593 votes (29.16%).

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How many votes has Mike Palecek received?

Mike Palecek has received 67,593 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mike Palecek’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. HouseIowaLost67,59329.16%Ray Holtorf
Tom Latham

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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.